AC KITCHEN AT AC HOTEL ST AUGUSTINE
90 RIBERIA ST · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pastries and prosciutto out for self service not covered. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining parsley.
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In drawers; salmon dated 9.14 and 9.17. Today is 9.28. In cooler; burgers dated 9.14, chicken tenders dated 9.16, bison burgers dated 9.14 today is 9.28. Dated from 9.14 and 9.16 to expired 9.30 **Warning**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose hanging below the rim.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting out; Waffle batter 68F; ( – Cold Holding). Dated 9.22. Cheese 56F Creamer 44F **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; Waffle batter 68F; ( – Cold Holding). Dated 9.22. Cheese 56F Creamer 44F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment can not provide a food manager. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment can not provide and food safety certificates. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomatoes in cooler not dated.
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 co2 tanks not secured by entrance to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on food prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Roast beef thawing at room temperature. Still frozen. Person in charge put roast beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:31 PM.
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.